“The Rock of Gibraltar”: A Nickname That Points to an Island
In this post I want to take a closer look at something that is often overlooked when discussing Gibraltar: Its nickname — “The Rock.” More specifically, “The Rock of Gibraltar.” At first, this nickname seems straightforward. But when examined more closely, it may actually be another example of reality residue. Why Is Gibraltar Called “The […]
Gibraltar Classified as an Island on Princess.com: Reality Residue in Plain Sight
While searching the internet for more evidence of Gibraltar being classified as an island, I came across something I did not expect to find on a major, mainstream travel website: Princess.com. For those unfamiliar, Princess Cruises is one of the largest and most well-known cruise lines in the world. Founded in 1965, it operates dozens […]
“Gibraltar an Island? No, but Let the Games Begin” — When Even The New York Times Notices Something Is Off
In this post, I’ll be sharing an article published by The New York Times in July 2019, during the same period Gibraltar hosted the International Island Games. The article is titled: “Gibraltar an Island? No, but Let the Games Begin” Read it HERE. This article stood out to me immediately because it confirms something I’ve […]
Visualizing Gibraltar as an Island: A 3D Reconstruction
In this post, I’ll be sharing a video visualization of Gibraltar as an island in the Mediterranean — with the face of the Rock pointing west toward the Atlantic Ocean, exactly as many of us remember it. This is not a random animation. I had this visualization created using 3D terrain, with the Rock of […]